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U.S. Houses of Worship Increase Security after Shootings
Houses of worship are meant to be places of shelter and peace, where strangers are welcome. But the recent string of high-profile mass shootings is a reminder violence can happen anywhere.
U.S., Russian Astronauts will Swap Seats on Rockets Again
NASA astronauts will go back to riding Russian rockets under an agreement announced Friday, and Russian cosmonauts will catch lifts to the International Space Station with SpaceX beginning this fall.
Kansas City Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Gay Teen for 'Being Gay AF'
Years after a Kansas City man lured a gay teen to the woods and shot him for being "gay af," he has pled guilty to a federal hate crime.
Prolific Sean Cody Star Randy Dies at 33
Randy, the prolific Sean Cody adult performer, has died at the age of 33.
Kimberly Palmer: How to Afford Big-Ticket Items for the Year
When it comes to saving money on big purchases, sometimes timing really is everything. Taking advantage of certain holiday weekends and seasonal discounts can lead to significant savings.
Ricky Martin's Accuser Revealed to be Nephew, Complicating Abuse Charges
Explosive details were revealed today identifying the victim in the Ricky Martin domestic violence restraining order that was filed in Puerto Rico on July 4
Maryland Man Arrested for Assaulting Men at Gay DC Cruising Spot
A Maryland man was arrested after allegedly assaulting men in Washington DC,The man reportedly assaulted several men over a 3-year period & has been indicted on five counts of assault on federal land & 2 counts of impersonating a federal officer.
U.S. Agencies Temporarily Barred from Enforcing LGBTQ Guidance
A judge in Tennessee has temporarily barred two federal agencies from enforcing directives issued by the Biden administration that extended protections for LGBTQ people in schools and workplaces.
6 People Die After Storm Causes Montana Highway Pileup
Twenty-one vehicles crashed Friday evening and Montana Highway Patrol Sgt. Jay Nelson said authorities believe the weather was the cause.
Liz Weston: 3 Lessons I Wish I'd Learned Sooner about Travel
Almost every trip teaches me something about myself, the world and what not to do next time. Here are three hard-won travel lessons that may help you learn from my mistakes.
Penalty Cut for Oregon Bakers who Refused Lesbian Brides
The state of Oregon has slashed the financial penalties it assigned a baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a lesbian couple almost 10 years ago.
Academics Attack Florida Plan to Limit Transgender Treatment
A plan by Florida health officials that likely would restrict Medicaid insurance coverage for gender dysphoria treatments lacks sound medical justification and may be politically motivated, academics say.
Indiana Doctor's Lawyer Tells AG to Halt False Statements
A lawyer emailed the Indiana state's attorney general asking him to stop spreading false or misleading information about an Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim.
Long Lines are Back at U.S. Food Banks as Inflation Hits High
Long lines are back at food banks around the U.S. as working Americans overwhelmed by inflation turn to handouts to help feed their families.
In Ukraine War, a Race to Acquire Smarter, Deadlier Drones
Never in the history of warfare have drones been used as intensively as in Ukraine, where they often play an outsized role in who lives and dies.
Ivana Trump, First Wife of Former President, Has Died
Ivana Trump, the first wife of Donald Trump, has died in New York City, the former president announced on social media Thursday.
Conservative Anti-Gay Pastor Jesse Lee Peterson Accused of Hiding Gay Past
The conservative pastor and influential political pundit Jesse Lee Peterson is accused of hiding several past gay relationships.
Nintendo Offers Same-Sex Partner Benefits while Japan Denies Marriage Rights
Video game giant Nintendo has displayed corporate leadership that outstrips Japan's lawmakers in offering benefits to the same-sex partners of its employees while Japan denies equal marriage rights.
Montana Rejects Library Logo over Similarity to Pride Flag
The commission that oversees the Montana State Library has rejected a proposed new logo after a member said the main feature — a prism — brought to mind the rainbow LGBTQ pride flag, something she suggested would set off a political firestorm.
NC Health Plan Resumes Coverage of Transgender Surgeries
The North Carolina state employee health plan will resume coverage of gender affirming treatments for transgender employees, the state treasurer said, complying with a recent federal court ruling that declared the refusal of coverage unconstitutional.